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Travelers vs Progressive

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Financial strength, market share, satisfaction and state-guide prices, all for Travelers and Progressive.

Placed next to each other

Travelers logo
Progressive logo
TravelersProgressive
US market share rank8th (1.9%)2nd (18.6%)
J.D. Power satisfaction1 of 10 regions above average1 of 11 regions above average
AM Best ratingA++ (Superior)A+ (Superior)
Discounts listed on its site45
Safe-driving appIntelliDriveSnapshot

Source: Insurance Information Institute, Facts + Statistics: Auto insurance (NAIC data via S&P Global Market Intelligence); AM Best press release (news.ambest.com); J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Auto Insurance Study press release.

Which one costs less

In 393 profiles priced by state rate guides for states where both sell, Progressive came out cheaper 333 of those 393 times.

Age, record and car get weighed differently by each company, so your own price can differ.

State (adult, clean record)Travelers a yearProgressive a year
Maryland$5,219$2,964
South Carolina$927$814
Texas$1,107$651

Source: Maryland Insurance Administration: Auto Insurance: A Comparison Guide to Rates (As of August 2026); South Carolina Department of Insurance: Price Comparison Tool, Sample Auto Rates (SampleRates.aspx?Id=Auto results); HelpInsure.com Auto FAQ (TDI).

Two car insurance quotes only compare fairly with the same coverage limits and deductible

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